Delia Kilborn

ST. CLOUD, FLA. — Delia Weston Towne Kilborn, 92, of St. Cloud, Fla. and formerly of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2013, at her home surrounded by her children. One of nine children of Fred and Ethel Pingree Towne, she was born in Otisfield, Maine on Aug. 26, 1920, the same day that Women's Suffrage was passed with the 19th Amendment. She was true to that cause with her independent spirit and true compassion for all, which remained with her throughout her life.

Her husband of 62 years, Arthur Sr., passed away in 2001. In her later years, she enjoyed playing games with her children and grandchildren, and devoted much of her time to her family and friends. She was an avid bridge player all her life and was a respected member of the American Contract Bridge League and the St. Cloud Book Club.

Delia is survived by their seven children, Arthur Jr. and his wife, Elaine of Bridgton and Fla., Keith Kilborn of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Karen Kilborn Cabot and husband George of Brunswick, Maine, Vaughn Kilborn and Nancy of Palm Bay, Fla., Aleta Kilborn and Michael Sodano of So. Thomaston, Maine, Vicki Kilborn of Freeport, Maine, and Kevin and Pam Kilborn of Brunswick, Maine. She leaves 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home and Crematory, 2000 13th Street, Saint Cloud, FL 34769, (407) 957-2511, www.osceolamemgds.com